GREEN RIVER – Representatives from Uprising Wyoming made a presentation to the Green River city council during a workshop Tuesday, July 5.

Uprising Wyoming is a non-profit organization that empowers communities, volunteers and donors to confront human trafficking and exploitation through awareness, education and outreach.

The presentation included information regarding the issues of human trafficking in Sweetwater County and how city ordinances can protect victims.

According to Terri Markham, executive director for Uprising Wyoming, the workshop was intended to educate the city council about the issue.

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https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/agencies-take-steps-against-trafficking/article_ca3a773c-438a-5189-b3af-5ee405846015.html